A demonstrator holds the Greek flag as he and his companions stand atop barriers placed in front of the base's main gate. The demonstrators want the removal of American military bases from Greece

A member of the 7276th Security Police Squadron watches demonstrators who have climbed atop barriers placed in front of the base's main gate, as Greek police stand by. The demonstrators want the removal of American military bases from Greece

Greek police eye chanting demonstrators and local press who have climbed atop the bariers in front of the base's main entrance, during a protest against the American military presence in Greece

Having broken through Greek police security lines, over 300 demonstrators calling for the removal of American military bases from their country gather in front of Iraklion's main gate

Dressed in riot gear to meet a demonstration against the American military presence in Greece, members of the 7276th Security Police Squadron establish a police line at the base's main entrance

Their water hoses charged, two members of the base fire department listen to orders given behind a defensive line set up by Air Force security police. Over 300 demonstrators are protesting the American military presence in Greece

At the main entrance to the base, demonstrators demanding the withdrawal of American forces are confronted by three lines of defense: Greek police, members of the 7276th Security Police Squadron, and the base fire department. The water hoses are ready t

A demonstrator holds the Greek flag as he and his companions stand atop barriers placed in front of the base's main gate. The demonstrators want the removal of American military bases from Greece

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Summary

The original finding aid described this photograph as:

Base: Iraklion Air Station

Country: Greece (GRC)

Scene Camera Operator: SRA Kenneth D. Wright, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files